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jay santos · 11-04-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Lunch

I don't think the Texas ahead of Tech makes sense. Can't explain that. Arizona is playing a lot better football then they were at the start of the year. New Mexico was playing with their starting QB at that time as well.

If Texas and Texas Tech played next week at a neutral field (screw you DDD), who would you bet on?

SeattleUte · 11-04-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

If Texas and Texas Tech played next week at a neutral field (screw you DDD), who would you bet on?

If FL played USC on a neutral field who would you bet on?

TripletDaddy · 11-04-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

If FL played USC on a neutral field who would you bet on?

Fight On.

No question.

Flystripper · 11-04-2008, 11:55 PM

This is a poll from the guys that set the lines in Vegas. When people say, "Vegas thinks such and such a team will win" they are talking about these guys. These guys make a living off of knowing which team is better. Are they always right? no. But they have been right much more than the other human or computer polls. This poll is saying that on a neutral field (yes DDD it matters to these guys at least) USC would be favored to win and would have a point spread advantage over everyone.

I heard these guys on the radio last week talk about their poll and what they do. They have actually done the research for lines on all the possible BCS match ups. They went through a ton of scenarios on the air. According to them, USC would be favored against anyone they play in a BCS game. (this could obviously change by the time the games are actually played but this is how it stands as of right now)

If you think they are wrong you will soon have an opportunity to make some money.

Hot Lunch · 11-05-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

If Texas and Texas Tech played next week at a neutral field (screw you DDD), who would you bet on?

Texas.

Hot Lunch · 11-05-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

Well, these guys had texas ranked ahead of Tech before last Saturday. So I guess this poll is a joke too. Who are these "consultants?" A bunch of guys with purple noses and red faces that get together in some casino bar every Tuesday over scotch and fill out their ballots on a cocktail napkin? That's what I'm picturing anyway.

By the way, no offense to 3D, but applying JL's standard, I think Florida would beat USC. Just a feeling. But I think most experts agree with me, not the purple nosed consultants. (BTW, I loath the SEC and wish no good on it.)

Thanks for painting a picture in my mind of what these guys look like. I see them as scotch drinking Ooompa Loompas.

jay santos · 11-05-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Lunch

Texas.

There you have it.

Hot Lunch · 11-05-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

There you have it.

I said sorry for bagging on your poll.

Jeff Lebowski · 11-05-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Flystripper

This is a poll from the guys that set the lines in Vegas. When people say, "Vegas thinks such and such a team will win" they are talking about these guys. These guys make a living off of knowing which team is better. Are they always right? no. But they have been right much more than the other human or computer polls. This poll is saying that on a neutral field (yes DDD it matters to these guys at least) USC would be favored to win and would have a point spread advantage over everyone.

I heard these guys on the radio last week talk about their poll and what they do. They have actually done the research for lines on all the possible BCS match ups. They went through a ton of scenarios on the air. According to them, USC would be favored against anyone they play in a BCS game. (this could obviously change by the time the games are actually played but this is how it stands as of right now)

If you think they are wrong you will soon have an opportunity to make some money.

Exactly.

Once again, SU exposes his sports ignorance.

TripletDaddy · 11-05-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Exactly.

Once again, SU exposes his sports ignorance.

To everyone's horror, his sports knowledge isn't the least impressive thing he has exposed.

11-04-2008, 11:55 PM	#24
Flystripper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Valencia CA Posts: 1,384	This is a poll from the guys that set the lines in Vegas. When people say, "Vegas thinks such and such a team will win" they are talking about these guys. These guys make a living off of knowing which team is better. Are they always right? no. But they have been right much more than the other human or computer polls. This poll is saying that on a neutral field (yes DDD it matters to these guys at least) USC would be favored to win and would have a point spread advantage over everyone. I heard these guys on the radio last week talk about their poll and what they do. They have actually done the research for lines on all the possible BCS match ups. They went through a ton of scenarios on the air. According to them, USC would be favored against anyone they play in a BCS game. (this could obviously change by the time the games are actually played but this is how it stands as of right now) If you think they are wrong you will soon have an opportunity to make some money.